Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38) Peter wasn't just giving people a simple invitation to know Jesus. He was speaking with authority and purpose when he said,  "Repent and be baptized every one of you." He centered it all on  "in the name of Jesus Christ.” See, the early church didn't just tag "in Jesus' name" at the end of their

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (Matthew 15:8-9) Jesus clearly pointed out the problem: the religious people knew how to say the right things, but their hearts were far from God. Religion is humanity's attempt to create followers to reach God by doing what they decide is necessary. It often leads to loud crying, d

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. (Acts 10:38) Jesus operated on this earth as a man anointed by the Holy Ghost. He didn't act as God without humanity. Why? Because part of His mission was to show us how the Kingdom of God would operate through us. The same Spirit that rested on Him now rests on us, and all of creation is waiting for us to de